1 EXHIBIT 11 PAGE 1 OF 1 NATIONAL RECORD MART, INC. CALCULATION OF NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE FOR THE THIRTEEN AND TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED SEPTEMBER 26, 1998 AND SEPTEMBER 27, 1997 NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE The computation of weighted average common shares and equivalents outstanding for the periods presented is as follows: Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended ---------------------------- ---------------------------- September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27, 1998 1997 1998 1997 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Weighted average common shares outstanding 4,838,918 4,844,624 4,841,771 4,844,624 Common Stock Equivalents which are dilutive * * * * Treasury stock assumed to be repurchased using proceeds from options and warrants -- -- -- -- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Weighted average common shares and equivalents outstanding 4,838,918 4,844,624 4,841,771 4,844,624 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net loss ($1,079,587) ($ 791,262) ($2,297,642) ($1,699,077) =========== =========== =========== =========== Net loss per share ($ 0.22) ($ 0.16) ($ 0.47) ($ 0.35) =========== =========== =========== =========== * Shares not included in calculation, as the effects of such shares would be anti-dilutive.